“I don't see Dior as something that could become mine. I see it as a dialogue with the women who wear it. I want to stay connected to them rather than to an abstract brand.” WantMinesConnectedDialogueBrandsAbstractDior Author:Raf Simons
“It felt wrong for me to stay totally connected to that very strict way of approaching the heritage - what it can be, what it cannot be. That was also the period where I really thought, "No, let's open it up."” WayFeltPeriodsConnectedHeritageStrict Author:Raf Simons
“Becoming a fashion designer is agreeing with the fact that what you experience or what you see as free is also connected to a system. Does that mean giving up your freedom? I still don't know the answer. There's a very different kind of psychology going on in the fashion scene than in art.” KnowsGivingKindMeanDoeArtStillsDifferentFactsAnswersPsychologyFashionBecomingSceneGiving UpConnectedDesignerDifferent KindsFashion DesignerYour Freedom Author:Raf Simons
“Fashion is such an octopus. You're connected to so many people: suppliers, pattern makers, production teams, marketing teams, vendors.” PeopleTeamFashionMarketingPatternsProductionsConnectedMakersOctopusSuppliersVendors Author:Raf Simons